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Director, Academic Advising - Georgetown University Law Center

Employer
Georgetown University
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Oct 16, 2019

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Industry
Education
Function
Executive, Management, Director
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Director, Academic Advising - Georgetown University Law Center

This position is responsible for academic advising and program development. As an Academic Advisor for Georgetown Law students, this individual will have a strong understanding of academic policies and requirements and of the curriculum. Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Responsible for advising and programming for J.D. joint and concurrent degree students and J.D. students who seek enroll in courses on the Main Campus in addition to all other J.D. students.
  • Responsible for drafting, assessing, and enforcing academic policies as necessary.
  • Develop and execute academic events, including programs for joint degree students.
  • Develop and suggest programmatic enhancements to best meet student needs.


Qualifications
  • Requires a J.D.
  • 5 years of legal experience or equivalent experience
  • Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and a record of academic success
  • Careful attention to detail and the ability to be a thoughtful and creative problem solver while working with various constituencies within the Law Center and the University
  • Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and meet firm deadlines
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite


Preferred qualifications
  • Previous experience in higher education and/or academic counseling
  • Experience with databases

Company

Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.

Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.


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Company info
Website
Telephone
2026872008
Location
37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
 Washington
DC
20057
US
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